FOLKLORE FELLOWSHIP OFFERED FOR FALL 2009

The Folklore Program at Utah State University is pleased to announce a fellowship for the graduate study of folklore, to be awarded to an incoming student for the first time in the Fall of 2009. Working toward the completion of a thesis and master=s degree in the USU English Department, the recipient of the fellowship will pursue research and study in one of the many, varied aspects of folklore. The value of the fellowship is $14,000. The final deadline for applications this year has been extended to June 15, 2009.

Anyone interested in applying for the Folklore Fellowship should contact both Professor Steve Siporin, director of the Folklore Program (steve.siporin@usu.edu) and Professor Keith Grant-Davie, the English Department=s director of Graduate Studies (keith.grantdavie@usu.edu). In addition, prospective students must submit an application through the School of Graduate Studies, specifying on the graduate school form that they are interested in the Folklore Program. This application form, plus three letters of recommendation, school transcripts, test scores, and a writing sample will complete the needed materials. To find School of Graduate Studies application forms, go to: http://www.usu.edu/graduateschool.

The English Department Web site (http://newenglish.usu.edu/newgraduates.aspx) has specific information on the application process. For information about the Folklore Program, please visit http://folklore.usu.edu.